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Cheapest return flight
R15 350
Typical prices: R16 579-R21 024
Ethiopian Air
Tue 11/12Tue 2/1
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 100
Typical prices: R10 818-R17 509
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/11
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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JNB - MDW
Cheapest • 3% average savings
JNB - ORD
Most popular
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R15 883 (return)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 20h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago (JNB-CHI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago

Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 350Ethiopian Air
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 667Ethiopian Air
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Jan 14
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:00 - 19:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 234Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Nov 7
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 22:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway
33h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:33 - 19:10MDW  Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 234Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:09JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 09m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
15:35 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 00m1 stop Newark
R16 500United Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:48JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 48m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
12:55 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 40m1 stop Newark
R16 500United Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 634Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 734Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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14:00 - 8:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R17 350Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Nov 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 8:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R17 384Etihad Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights

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How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago typically range from R16 579 to R21 024. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 350 on Ethiopian Air.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight route?

There's little price difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago routes. They average around R17 456 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago at R15 300 return.
•January (R23 567) and July (R19 484) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R10 100
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 00m, covering 22 505 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago range from R16 579 to R21 024, with an average of R17 910 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 579 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the R17 910 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R15 350 to R85 855. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R14 147.

  • What car hire options are available in Chicago?

    Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) – daily rates from around R284:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Ace

    Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around R535:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Rent-A-Wreck

    Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around R507:

    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Budget
    • Avis
    • National

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R17 084 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R20 884, a difference of R3 800.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 40m, compared to 21h 57m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 24h 25m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago?

    Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are McCormick Place, United Center, and Chicago Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average R17 084, about R3 800 less than Saturday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago trip for February. Fares historically average R15 300 return in that month – typically R8 267 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Midway Inn

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